Official Size: 40 x 60mm
Meets Egyptian government requirements
Last updated: July 2026 | By Prabir Sarkar
Quick answer
Use this page when you need an Egyptian document photo with the right crop, clean background, and export format before submitting or printing.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Check your appointment or embassy checklist if your application type has a special upload rule.
Egypt uses a larger 40 x 60mm photo size for passports and ID cards, different from the international 35 x 45mm standard. Our tool ensures exact specifications.
Practical guidance
Egypt uses a larger passport-photo format than many common visa systems, so resizing from a generic 35 x 45 mm template can leave the head too small or the shoulders too tight. Start from the Egypt preset, keep the face centered, and avoid cropping the hair or chin just to fill the frame.
Use a plain white background and even light from the front. Before printing, check that the file has not been compressed by a messaging app. For applications that need a physical copy, export the HD or print sheet version so the image stays sharp after cutting.
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Create Photo NowEgyptian passport photos follow the standard 35 x 45mm format with a white background. On paper, the rules are straightforward. In practice, it's the quality of the photo that causes most of the headaches at the Mogamma or passport offices. Egypt's Civil Status & Passports Organization runs a tight ship when it comes to print clarity - they want crisp, well-lit photos with accurate skin tones, and they'll send you back to the photo studio if the image looks even slightly washed out.
Women wearing hijab can keep it on for the photo, but the full oval of the face - from chin to forehead - must be completely visible. No part of the scarf should drape across the jawline or cast a shadow on the cheeks. Men should be clean-shaven or have their facial hair neatly groomed so the chin line is clear.
The passport application landscape in Egypt has changed dramatically. The old Mogamma building in Tahrir Square used to be the only game in town, but now there are multiple modern processing centers:
An Egyptian passport costs between EGP 500 and EGP 800 depending on the number of pages and processing speed. The standard 52-page passport with regular processing (3-7 working days) is at the lower end. Urgent same-day service is available at the Abbassia office for a premium. For Egyptians abroad, consular fees range from $25-60 USD, with processing typically taking 2-4 weeks.